Key Staff

Julie Plantz, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services

Julie joined Options on 10/14/13. Julie has experience with the clinical supervision of social workers and therapists in residential, acute, dual diagnosis, med psych, and partial hospitalization settings. Julie also has a background in performance improvement and risk management.

Brian Kadinger, LMFT, LCAS, Program Director

Brian came to Options 2 years ago. He has 7 years of management experience in the psychiatric field. During his career he has been a therapist, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Intake and Assessment, and Director of Utilization Review.

Daniel Oakes, MS, LMHC, Therapist

Daniel has been with Options for 9 and a half years. He has over 25 years of experience in the field. His specialties include children, adolescence, and family therapy.

Ric Matkowski, LCPC, Therapist

Ric just celebrated his 1 year anniversary with Options, but has been in the field for 5 years. His background is in psychology with extensive training in trauma based CBT, DBT, and forensic psychology. His specialties include children and adolescence.

Ms. J Thompson, MSW, Therapist

Ms. J has been with Options Behavioral Health System for 2 years. She works primarily with our residential adolescent males. Her specialties include behavioral modification, psychotic disorders, psycho-pharmacology, developmental disorders, structural family therapy. She also has a background in inpatient hospitalization and various childhood disorders.

Jami Netter, CTRS, Recreational Therapist

Jami has been with Options for 2 years. She is a CPI instructor, CPR instructor, and patient advocate. She has 10 years of experience in Residential and Acute Psychiatric Settings working with all age groups.